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Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs, claiming it won’t buy America’s rice
- On Friday, Akazawa held his seventh ministerial talks in Washington with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick as the July 9 reciprocal tariff pause nears expiration.
- Stemming from April's 25% auto tariffs, Japan's ongoing talks aim to prevent duty hikes, as sector-based tariffs on steel and aluminum remain in effect, despite the U.S. pause covering only reciprocal duties.
- Analysis indicates Japan exported 16.2 trillion yen of vehicles globally, with 5.9 trillion yen to the U.S., urging removal of the 25% auto import duty.
- Following stalled progress, Tokyo seeks exemptions from non-paused automotive duties as the negotiator extends his Washington stay, risking tariffs on Japanese cars.
- Despite the July 9 deadline, White House spokeswoman Leavitt says the tariff pause may be extended, with Bessent forecasting deals by September 1 while the 24% tariff still looms.
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(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Jo Jun-hyung = On the 30th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump said that Japan, which has recently shown a stall in trade negotiations with the U.S., should...
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[NHK] The Japan-U.S. negotiations following the U.S. tariff measures have not led to any compromise even in the ministerial talks, and discussions will continue at the administrative level. Japan...
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